Proverbs 15

1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.WEB — Proverbs 15:1

2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, But the mouth of fools gush out folly.WEB — Proverbs 15:2

3 Yahweh's eyes are everywhere, Keeping watch on the evil and the good.WEB — Proverbs 15:3

4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life, But deceit in it crushes the spirit.WEB — Proverbs 15:4

5 A fool despises his father's correction, But he who heeds reproof shows prudence.WEB — Proverbs 15:5

6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure, But the income of the wicked brings trouble.WEB — Proverbs 15:6

7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; Not so with the heart of fools.WEB — Proverbs 15:7

8 The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, But the prayer of the upright is his delight.WEB — Proverbs 15:8

9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, But he loves him who follows after righteousness.WEB — Proverbs 15:9

10 There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: Whoever hates reproof shall die.WEB — Proverbs 15:10

11 Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh — How much more then the hearts of the children of men!WEB — Proverbs 15:11

12 A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; He will not go to the wise.WEB — Proverbs 15:12

13 A glad heart makes a cheerful face; But an aching heart breaks the spirit.WEB — Proverbs 15:13

14 The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouths of fools feed on folly.WEB — Proverbs 15:14

15 All the days of the afflicted are wretched, But one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.WEB — Proverbs 15:15

16 Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, Than great treasure with trouble.WEB — Proverbs 15:16

17 Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a fattened calf with hatred.WEB — Proverbs 15:17

18 A wrathful man stirs up contention, But one who is slow to anger appeases strife.WEB — Proverbs 15:18

19 The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, But the path of the upright is a highway.WEB — Proverbs 15:19

20 A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.WEB — Proverbs 15:20

21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding keeps his way straight.WEB — Proverbs 15:21

22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; But in a multitude of counselors they are established.WEB — Proverbs 15:22

23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!WEB — Proverbs 15:23

24 The path of life leads upward for the wise, To keep him from going downward to Sheol.WEB — Proverbs 15:24

25 Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, But he will keep the widow's borders intact.WEB — Proverbs 15:25

26 Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, But the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.WEB — Proverbs 15:26

27 He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.WEB — Proverbs 15:27

28 The heart of the righteous weighs answers, But the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.WEB — Proverbs 15:28

29 Yahweh is far from the wicked, But he hears the prayer of the righteous.WEB — Proverbs 15:29

30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.WEB — Proverbs 15:30

31 The ear that listens to the reproof lives, And will be at home among the wise.WEB — Proverbs 15:31

32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul, But he who listens to reproof gets understanding.WEB — Proverbs 15:32

33 The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.WEB — Proverbs 15:33